Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic FX48
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Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic FX48 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 362g - 114 x 72 x 42mm
- Introduced February 2011
- Earlier Model is Olympus E-PL1s
- Refreshed by Olympus E-PL3
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 150g - 95 x 53 x 22mm
- Released January 2009
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-FX40
Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic FX48 Overview
Let's look much closer at the Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic FX48, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-PL2 (12MP) and the FX48 (12MP) is very comparable but the E-PL2 (Four Thirds) and FX48 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizing.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe E-PL2 was introduced 2 years later than the FX48 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PL2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FX48 being a Compact camera.
Before going into a complete comparison, here is a concise summation of how the E-PL2 matches up against the FX48 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic FX48 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-PL2 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-PL2 Gallery & Panasonic FX48 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL2 over the Panasonic FX48
E-PL2 | FX48 | |||
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Released | February 2011 | January 2009 | More recent by 25 months | |
Manual focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Display size | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Olympus E-PL2
FX48 | E-PL2 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-PL2 and Panasonic FX48
E-PL2 | FX48 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic FX48 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-PL2 has got exterior measurements of 114mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") with a weight of 362 grams (0.80 lbs) while the Panasonic FX48 has dimensions of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic FX48 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the E-PL2 and the FX48.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-PL2 and FX48 is 85 and 95 respectively.
Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic FX48 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements only by going through specs. The graphic underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL2 and FX48.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras feature the identical megapixels but different sensor measurements. The E-PL2 contains the larger sensor which will make obtaining shallow DOF less difficult. The fresher E-PL2 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.
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Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic FX48 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus PEN E-PL2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 |
Also Known as | - | Lumix DMC-FX40 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2011-02-11 | 2009-01-27 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Truepic V | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Total lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 2.5 inch |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/3000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames per second | 2.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 10.00 m | 6.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/160s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 362 gr (0.80 pounds) | 150 gr (0.33 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 114 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") | 95 x 53 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 55 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.2 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 573 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 280 photos | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | BLS-5 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $0 | $325 |